| Ekambeswarar Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Thanjavur |
| Deity | Ekambeswarar.(Shiva ) Kamatchiamman (goddess) |
| Location | |
| Location | Kumbakonam |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
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Ekambeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India.[1]
Presiding deity[edit | edit source]
The moolavar presiding deity, is found in his manifestation as Ekambeswarar. His consort, Parvati, is known as Kamatchiamman.[1]
Specialty[edit | edit source]
12 Shiva temples are connected with Mahamaham festival which happens once in 12 years in Kumbakonam. They are :
- Kasi Viswanathar Temple,
- Kumbeswarar Temple,
- Someswarar Temple,
- Nageswara Temple,
- Kalahasteeswarar Temple,
- Gowthameswarar Temple,
- Kottaiyur Kodeeswarar temple
- Amirthakalasanathar Temple,
- Banapuriswarar Temple,
- Abimukeswarar Temple, Kumbakonam,
- Kambatta Visvanathar Temple and
- Ekambareswarar Temple.
This temple is one among them.[1]
Kali Amman[edit | edit source]
There is a separate shrine for Kali Amman.[1]
See also[edit | edit source]
Kumbabishegam[edit | edit source]
The Kumbabishegam of the temple was held on 22 October 2015.[2]
Kumbabishegam 22 October 2015[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
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